#BC5204 Hex Color
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#bc5204 is a saturated, warm orange with red-brown undertones and moderate darkness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, autumn branding, food packaging, and sports graphics. Use it as a focused accent beside deep navy or pale cream rather than a full-page background. White text remains readable at about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #bc5204.
Questions about #bc5204
What is #bc5204 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc5204 is rgb(188, 82, 4), in HSL hsl(25, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 98%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc5204?
#bc5204 works well as an accent beside deep navy or pale cream, where its warm orange stands out without overwhelming the layout. Use neutral backgrounds and restrained amounts to keep the palette balanced.
Is #bc5204 readable on white or black?
#bc5204 has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.